Community Development Division

We help Montana communities offer safe, efficient, and quality public facilities, including streets, water and sewer services, and schools; affordable and attractive housing and neighborhoods; excellent health care facilities and social services; a vibrant economy; and job opportunities.

Community development project to create jobs and fuel downtown economic growth

MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today joined community leaders at the Roxy Theater in Missoula to award $167,605 in tourism infrastructure and community development block grant funding for the restoration of Missoula’s historic movie theater.

The Roxy’s use of state grant funding, local foundation, and private donor support will allow the theater to restore its façade and signage, and open an on-street ticket booth. The theater has 18 year-round full-and-part-time employees, and seven seasonal positions. The restoration is expected to increase visitation by up to 20 percent in the first year.

“The Roxy is a historic asset in Montana that requires preservation and ongoing investment,” said Executive Director Mike Steinberg. “Our restoration effort emphasizes the Roxy’s dedication to making Montana a unique destination that will serve audiences of all ages.”

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